Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The market risk inherent in our financial instruments and in our financial position represents the potential loss arising from adverse changes in interest rates or exchange rates. As of December 31, 2020, we had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $735.1 million, consisting of interest-bearing money market accounts and investments in corporate notes and U.S. government securities, for which the fair market value would be affected by changes in the general level of United States interest rates. However, due to the short-term maturities and the low-
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risk profile of our investments, an immediate 10% change in interest rates would not have a material effect on the fair market value of our cash, cash equivalents and investments.
In addition, we are also exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in our contracts with research institutions, contract research organizations, and contract manufacturing organizations as certain services are performed by them outside the United States. We made payments in the aggregate amount of $5.3 million AUD to our Australian vendors during the year ended December 31, 2020. We are subject to exposure due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates in connection with these agreements and with our cash balance denominated in Australian dollars.
We do not believe that inflation, interest rate changes, or exchange rate fluctuations had a significant impact on our results of operations for any periods presented herein.
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